Retrospective Series: Sheagren, Marathe, Torregrosa, Munakala.

 

In Retrospective: 2010 Inaugural "Celebrating the Genius of Women" exhibition presented by Sandy Mayer, Southwest Library, Orlando. 10-Year Retrospective Exhibition "Celebrating the Genius of Women" by Maria Guerrero, Founder & Exec. Director, Women in the Arts Inc. I'd like to recognize and give thanks to Sandy Mayer for hosting the first Women in the Arts exhibition in 2010 at the Southwest Library, which continued shortly after at the Orlando Public Library. Sandy welcomed Women in the Arts, the artists, and the public at the first "Meet the Artist" reception. Through the years, I had the pleasure to coordinate with Sandy the Community School of the Arts (CSA) student exhibitions, receptions, and co-create the first Fine Arts Club at Southwest. Sandy's dedication, hard work, and professionalism has been a constant, true blessing for me, our organization, and all program participants. Thank you, Sandy! This series includes works by Sandy Sheagren from Glenview, Illinois; Smita Marathe, Pune, India; Susan Torregrosa, Sanford, Florida; Tanuja Munakala, Hyderabad, India. "In The Greenhouse" Sandy Sheagren captures the beauty of dance movements in a natural setting. "Urge of Renaissance" is spurred by the concept that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form of energy to another. Smita's painting celebrates the creation of new life in the midst of this cyclical conversion. "What Happens Next" In this photography portrait of a mother reading to her children, a delightful, everyday moment is brought to attention, highlighting a cherished memory and family relationship. This portrait was created as part of Susan's "Treasures of the Heart" series. “Theatrics Realtime” When there was a death in Tanuja's family, many of her relatives, close and distant, attended the funeral in large numbers. While observing the people there, she began to explore the various expressions of grief, and discern true feelings. "Theatrics Realtime" extrapolates this experience using symbolism and text. View the Digital Exhibition for more works by these artists, and all fifty-eight participants from Orlando and abroad. A collection of works by twenty-two local artists is on view at the Orlando Public Library until April 23. Enjoy the exhibition, connect with us and the artists on social media, and support us by sharing this message with your audience. ▪ View the full Digital Exhibition. ▪ Visit the Physical Exhibition at the Orlando Public Library, March 8-April 23. Acknowledgments Women in the Arts, Inc. thanks the participant artists, the Board of Directors, Advisory Board members, jury team, benefactors, individuals, and partners who have supported this event through the years, allowing us to create meaningful change in expanding the visibility, opportunity, and importance of the contributions of women artists. We especially acknowledge: The Orlando Public Library, The Mennello Museum of American Art, The Orlando Museum of Art, United Arts, The West Orange Foundation Leadership Alumni, Studio T Photography. MAKE A GIFT TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS We thank all supporters of Women in the Arts' programs ©2021 Women in the Arts Inc. | 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd. | Suite 50-635 | Orlando, FL 32819

Retrospective Series: Jovanovska, Taylor, Thomas, De Nijs.

 

In Retrospective: 2019 Art Reception. Artist Xiomara Aleksic with Victoria Guerrero. Orlando Public Library. Photo credit, Angel Lalumondier. 10-Year Retrospective Exhibition "Celebrating the Genius of Women" by Maria Guerrero, Founder & Exec. Director, Women in the Arts Inc. This series presents works by Petra Jovanovska from Jesenik, Czech Republic; Phyllis “Pannet” Taylor, Chuluota, Florida; Phyllis Thomas, Belle Isle, Florida; Sandra de Nijs, Ft. Worth, Texas. In "Postponed Joy," Petra imprints her thoughts, emotions, and a worldview, in a grid of circles using mixed paper media and drypoint printing. The artist associates the circle with the mother's womb, the fetus, the seed, the cell: "A circle has no beginning, no end, no corners, no pages. It does not limit, although it gives form. In it and outside of it, everything is in motion, it is also the zero from which everything starts and to which everything eventually returns. It calls for action, symbolizes time cycles, the movement of planets around the Sun, totality, fulfillment, focus, togetherness, perfection, revolution, and evolution. Psychologically speaking, the circle allows us to imprint ourselves, that is, our "I", into one universal, boundless scheme of the universe and, thus, to equate ourselves with all living beings, even all that surrounds us." "Minona" Phyllis "Pannet" Taylor portrays strong women in her paintings. The artist says: "Minona represents the Goddess of Prophecy and protector of women for the people of Benin, Africa. Minona uses her power to divine an infant's destiny and protects the child until adulthood." Phyllis Thomas made "Qumran Eleven Unearthed Evidence II" in response to her research on the 1947 discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. It speaks to digging deep and finding fragments of the papyrus scrolls, then putting them back together for evidence the Scripture is real and true. Lines and marks represent the Hebrew and Aramaic words and the stitching references the piecing together of the ancient scrolls. The gold leaf accents speak to the purity of God's word. "Aurora Borealis" Sandra recounts: "I combined two of my favorite things, ducks that I remember from my childhood in the Netherlands, and the amazing aurora borealis." View the Digital Exhibition for more works by these artists, and all fifty-eight participants from Orlando and abroad. A collection of works by twenty-two local artists is on view at the Orlando Public Library until April 23. Enjoy the exhibition, connect with us and the artists on social media, and support us by sharing this message with your audience. ▪ View the full Digital Exhibition. ▪ Visit the Physical Exhibition at the Orlando Public Library, March 8-April 23. Acknowledgments Women in the Arts, Inc. thanks the participant artists, the Board of Directors, Advisory Board members, jury team, benefactors, individuals, and partners who have supported this event through the years, allowing us to create meaningful change in expanding the visibility, opportunity, and importance of the contributions of women artists. We especially acknowledge: The Orlando Public Library, The Mennello Museum of American Art, The Orlando Museum of Art, United Arts, The West Orange Foundation Leadership Alumni, Studio T Photography. MAKE A GIFT TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS We thank all supporters of Women in the Arts' programs ©2021 Women in the Arts Inc. | 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd. | Suite 50-635 | Orlando, FL 32819

Retrospective Series: Tsitsela, Smith, Minichiello, Bates.

 

In Retrospective: 2015 Celebration. Meet the Artist Reception: Phyllis "Pannet" Taylor and guests. Orlando Public Library. PC: Elena Chow. 10-Year Retrospective Exhibition "Celebrating the Genius of Women" by Maria Guerrero, Founder & Exec. Director, Women in the Arts Inc. This series showcase works from: Katerina Tsitsela from Thessaloniki, Greece; Katty Smith, New Smyrna Beach, Florida; Kim Minichiello, Windermere, Florida; Laura Bates, Maitland, Florida. In her search for ultimate truth, Katerina explores in her painting "Untitled," her perception of internal landscapes or landscapes of the human soul. The artist works with dark colors and subtle tones gradually transformed by light, illuminating space and figures in this journey. In 2020, Katty made a transition from sculpture to abstract painting incorporating characteristics of her sculpting approach and translating her experience into a new art form full of color, detail, and texture as in "The Looking Glass" painting. Kim has a deep affinity for Japanese culture: its cuisine, customes design traditions, textile arts, and horticulture. When she traveled to Kyoto one year during the cherry blossom season, she fulfilled a long-held dream to see the Miyako Odori, a rare public performance by maiko and geiko ("geisha"). In Minichiello's watercolor, “Miyako Odori," she paints three maiko from the dance ensemble. In her painting "Cypress Retreat," Laura drew inspiration from the sunset colors reflected in a cypress swamp in Florida. View the Digital Exhibition for more works by these artists, and all fifty-eight participants from Orlando and abroad. A collection of works by twenty-two local artists is on view at the Orlando Public Library until April 23. Enjoy the exhibition, connect with us and the artists on social media, and support us by sharing this message with your audience. Happy Women's History Month! ▪ View the full Digital Exhibition. ▪ Visit the Physical Exhibition at the Orlando Public Library, March 8-April 23. Acknowledgments Women in the Arts, Inc. thanks the participant artists, the Board of Directors, Advisory Board members, jury team, benefactors, individuals, and partners who have supported this event through the years, allowing us to create meaningful change in expanding the visibility, opportunity, and importance of the contributions of women artists. We especially acknowledge: The Orlando Public Library, The Mennello Museum of American Art, The Orlando Museum of Art, United Arts, The West Orange Foundation Leadership Alumni, Studio T Photography. MAKE A GIFT TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS We thank all supporters of Women in the Arts' programs

Retrospective Series: Lugo, James, Kaye Martin, Kalacheva.

 

In Retrospective: 2019 Celebration. Maria Guerrero, WITA; Mike Donohue, OCLS. Photo credit: Angel Lalumondier. 10-Year Retrospective Exhibition "Celebrating the Genius of Women" by Maria Guerrero, Founder & Exec. Director, Women in the Arts Inc. This series highlights works from our award-winning artists Hope Lugo, Sanford, Florida; Jeanee James, Merritt Island, Florida; Jennifer K. Martin, Florahome, Florida; Kaliya Kalacheva, Sofia, Bulgaria. In her painting "Cassandra," Hope brings together multiple layers of symbolic elements into a fluid composition, emphasizing the main subject and allowing the viewer to discover many details open to interpretation. Jeanee's "Lean Into The Storm" is a mixed media sculpture. The artist reflects about her work: "This came to me as the message I wanted to give my twin daughters, as they went off to start their lives as young adults. Leaning into the storms and hard times of life is the best way to get through them." In "The Island," Jennifer allows natural processes to "paint" and preserve change of inorganic materials on a metal surface. Inspired by patterns, color, oxidation, life, and decay in physical, geological, and biological fields of scientific study and observation, the artist focuses on the material aspects of these events, and how best to convey this beauty to the viewer. Kaliya's painting "Crowds In The Forest" is part of the series "Change the Scenery." The concept envisions the artist or perhaps the viewer's own reflection in the glimmer of the gold and silver accents and in the small human figures, questioning their place as main characters or perhaps mere pawns. View the Digital Exhibition for more works by these artists, and all fifty-eight participants from Orlando and abroad. A collection of works by twenty-two local artists is on view at the Orlando Public Library until April 23. Enjoy the exhibition, connect with us and the artists on social media, and support us by sharing this message with your audience. Happy Women's History Month! ▪ View the full Digital Exhibition. ▪ Visit the Physical Exhibition at the Orlando Public Library, March 8-April 23. Acknowledgments Women in the Arts, Inc. thanks the participant artists, the Board of Directors, Advisory Board members, jury team, benefactors, individuals, and partners who have supported this event through the years, allowing us to create meaningful change in expanding the visibility, opportunity, and importance of the contributions of women artists. We especially acknowledge: The Orlando Public Library, The Mennello Museum of American Art, The Orlando Museum of Art, United Arts, The West Orange Foundation Leadership Alumni, Studio T Photography. MAKE A GIFT TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS We thank all supporters of Women in the Arts' programs